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Name: Karen Coppens
Username: Huffy2800
Location: North Webster, IN, USA
Member Since: 10/25/2003
BMI: 29.0
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (12/31/03)
Surgeon: Christine Gupta, M.D.

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After the ceremony Uploaded on 5/6/08 4:35 pm	Our impromptu wedding Uploaded on 5/6/08 4:35 pm
George and Me Uploaded on 11/11/07 5:48 pm	The active me Uploaded on 1/1/07 7:20 pm
Half a woman now Uploaded on 10/7/06 8:54 pm	One year post-op with my surgeon Uploaded on 10/7/06 8:53 pm

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Friends

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Goals

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Surgeon Testimonial

Christine Gupta, M.D.
I had an uneventful surgery and minimal complications.

Aftercare is good. Dr. Gupta follows a lot of vitamin and mineral levels at least annually and takes action when necessary.

Member Interests

Cats - I have two ornrey ones (are there any other kinds?)
Bodybuilding & Weightlifting - Not one I thought I would ever add to my list of interests!
Gambling - I do too much of this - trading one obsession for another?
Grandchildren - 4 grandchildren ages 17, 15, 10, and 7

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Hospital Reviews

(New York, NY) - St. Vincents - Carmel

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by kellwheeler on 6/17/06 3:58 am

Hi Karen Thank you for the comment. It's nice to hear those things from someone that has gone threw what I'm about to go threw. Congratulations on your success. You look wonderful. I guess I;ll meet you on the losers side soon.

Comment by Jerrell Esq. on 9/25/05 12:34 pm

Karen---Thanks for posting your words of encouragement! I'm 2 days pre-op and on liquids hard. Congratulations on your success! Pray for mine too! Thanks for extending a warm welcome to me!

Comment by lv2ride8 on 9/18/04 11:03 pm

Hi Karen, Just wanted to drop by and thank you for the e-mail showing support and encouragement. I need that right now. I am scared and excited but know I am doing the right thing. Thanks so much.

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11-23-03
on November 23, 2003 12:00 am

I've been waiting three weeks now for my PCP to fax in a referral letter. Patience is NOT one of my virtues. She told me it would only take a week, so that compounds my impatience. Our insurance coverage is changing at the end of the year. If I don't get it done before then, it's possible I will have to begin the process again with a facility and physician out of state. I plan to call my PCP again tomorrow (3rd time) to check on the status.

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